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45 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-3663
Signature Beer: Not sure on this
Five-second Description: Nice place to grab some grub in Putnam, but they need to work on their beer and marketing. Pretty cool setting, it is an old railroad station and near a charming eclectic downtown.
Why you should go: Good food, neat setting and good guest beers on tap.
My Rating
Beer: C
Setting: B+
Website: The Crossing Brewpub (Yes it is Facebook)
967 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-423-6777
Signature Beer: Willibrew Certified Gold
Five second Description: This is really cool brewpub that has stood the test of time. It is set in an old post office and maintains a lot of that character.
Why you should go: This is the best Brewpub in the state with a large beer selection.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Food: B+ (Get the basket of Brewers Bread & Beer Butter)
Setting: A-
Website: Willimantic Brewing Company
1275 Cromwell Ave. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-436-6368
Signature Beer: Red Storm Rising
Five second Description: They make a good beer that appeals to all tastes and the tasting room is nicely appointed. Don’t forget to ask how you can get pizza delivered.
Why you should go: Good hours and good beer
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+
Website: Still Hill Brewery
Plain old bad management. You could tell when you visited, they preferred to have a keg party vs serving customers.
95 Bridge Road, Haddam, CT 06438
(860) 777-5041
Signature Beer: Big Bad Bunny or Our Daily Bread IAP
Five second Description: They know how to make real good beer, and how to have a good time. The only issue is that the drinking space if far from complete. Feels more like a college dorm room than a brewery room designed for potential customers.
Why you should go: They know how to make beer that will appeal to all tastes. high quality beer
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: C-
Website: Steady Habit Brewing Company (facebook)
5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford, CT 06405
(203) 433-4545
Signature Beer: Cranky IPA
Five second Description: Great space to hang out and have a few. It is on the water with a deck and a fantastic tasting room!
Why you should go: Large variety of beer with a waterfront bar atmosphere.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A+
Website: Stoney Creek Brewery
95B Whiting St, Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 255-4252
Signature Beer: Too many to name just one
Five second Description: They really know how to make good beer here, the newly expanded area for hanging in is fantastic.
Why you should go: Chill atmosphere with great beer!
My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: A-
Last reviewed September 14, 2019
Website: Relic Brewing
250 Bradley St, East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 909-6224
Signature Beer: With all the guest beers, who knows?
Five second Description: Made to look like a nautical theme, but comes off like a finished basement. Used to be just for Overshores, but now they have beers from several other brewers, most of which are contract brewed on location.
Why you should go: They do know Belgian beers and if you don’t like their beer they have many others.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: C-
Website: Overshores Brewing Company
942 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 525-1600
Unfortunately, they never evolved to reinvent themselves as a brewery introducing new beer and interesting food. It is never good to get locked in time.
Signature Beer: Naughty Nurse
Five Second Description: Great brewpub in downtown Hartford. Very innovative brewery with really OK food and a full restaurant. Time to get a little creative with newer beers if they want to stay relevant.
Why you should go: A place to get a bite to eat and many of their own brews on tap including lighter New England IPAs.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-
Website: City Steam Brewery
175 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 387-2222
Signature Beer: Sea Hag (but they do not serve it in the tasting room)
Five second Description: Great tasting They do not charge for the samples and they let you try all their experimental brews. You can get half pours if you like and they are very generous with their pricing. They also serve glasses of beer and frequently have vendors in the room 🙂
Why you should go: Great staff and a fun tasting room. If you like dogs, there are always plenty there.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B+
Last Reviewed: March 7, 2020
Website: New England Brewing Company (facebook)
504 Hazard Avenue, Enfield, CT, 06082
(860) 205-0942
Signature Beer: Prohibition Porter
Five second Description: Good beer in a great historical setting.
Why you should go: Open 7 days a week!
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+
Website: Powder Hollow Brewery
